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Former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, center, joins pro-Palestinian activists in protest calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in central London on March 30, 2024. Corbyn won the Islington North constituency as an independent during the July 4, 2024 election.
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The Labour party’s position on Gaza appears to have cost it votes in the UK election
Keir Starmer, leader of Britain's Labour party, addresses his supporters at a reception to celebrate his win in the election, at Tate Modern, in London, Britain, July 5, 2024. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett
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Labour wins UK election as Sunak concedes defeat
Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer arrives on board his election battle bus at a campaign event in Halesowen after unveiling Labour’s manifesto in Manchester for the forthcoming General Election on July 4. Picture date: Thursday June 13, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Election Labour. Photo credit should read: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire
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Can Keir Starmer give Britain the change it desperately wants?
Homeless persons tents pitched in line on the pavement in Whitechapel on 5th December 2023 in East London, United Kingdom. The scene is illustrative of the social disparity in the UK with some people who live in relative wealth in comparison to others, and is an ever common sight in the capital, as people struggle with the cost of living crisis and mental health issues.
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Welcome to power, Keir Starmer. Now fix Britain’s economic mess
Keir Starmer, leader of Britain's Labour party, addresses his supporters at a reception to celebrate his win in the election, at Tate Modern, in London, Britain, July 5, 2024. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett
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Labour sweeps to power, but Keir Starmer’s honeymoon may be brief: the key takeaways from the UK’s general election
People look at a Tesla Model Y car at a Tesla showroom in Beijing, China on January 5, 2021.
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Tesla cars included in Chinese government’s purchase catalog for the first time
Russian invasion of Ukraine: Latest news, analysis and videos
Fears mount over election-linked violence in France after government spokesperson attacked on campaign trail
Paul Whelan calls on Biden to treat his case as ‘he would do if his own son were being held hostage’
Kylian Mbappé calls first round of French elections ‘catastrophic’ after country’s lurch to the far-right
Russia captures part of a key hilltop town in Ukraine, opening door to further advances
Jesse Owens’ achievements at 1936 Olympics were ‘thumb in the eye’ to Adolf Hitler, says US athlete’s grandson
Who is the 28-year-old vying to be France’s PM, and what might his far-right party do in power?
Germany summons Turkish ambassador as row erupts over alleged right-wing salute goal celebration at Euro 2024
Modi to visit Moscow next week as Kremlin says ‘all issues on the agenda’
Germany blocks another big business deal with China

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Britain's Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak delivers a speech after retaining his seat as MP for Richmond and Northallerton in Northallerton, north of England, early on July 5, 2024. Britain's main opposition Labour party looks set for a landslide election win, exit polls indicated, with Keir Starmer replacing Rishi Sunak as prime minister, ending 14 years of Conservative rule. (Photo by Temilade Adelaja / POOL / AFP) (Photo by TEMILADE ADELAJA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
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Sunak concedes election. Hear what he told supporters 1:01
WHITLAND, WALES - JULY 3: Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer smiles on the final day of campaigning at the West Regwm Farm on July 3, 2024 in Whitland, Wales. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)
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Meet the man the exit poll says will be the new UK prime minister 2:59
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 03: New Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announces that he will stand during the upcoming general election during a press conference on June 3, 2024 in London, England. Nigel Farage announces he is to stand as a candidate in the forthcoming General Election as he takes over as leader of The Reform Party from Richard Tice. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
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Nigel Farage and Reform UK outperformed expectations. Expert has theory why 2:17
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First-time UK voter chose Reform over Tories. Hear why 1:22
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Exit poll: ‘Landslide’ for Labour as Reform UK and Liberal Democrats make gains 1:31
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Drone footage shows Europe’s most active volcano roaring with lava 0:31
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Hear what issues matter most to these first-time voters in the UK 4:38
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Watch the history of colors in British politics 2:38

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Paris is known for its culinary scene, but half the chefs and kitchen staff in the city are from outside the EU.
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Parisian cafés are a cherished part of French culture. Here’s why they might be in trouble
Deepfake video targeting Zelensky’s wife linked to Russian disinformation campaign, CNN analysis shows
Brazil soccer star Marta to play in sixth Olympics at Paris Games
Elaine Thompson-Herah, five-time Olympic gold medalist, ruled out of Paris Games with Achilles injury
Alex Morgan left off US women’s soccer team roster for Paris Olympics as team undergoes a changing of the guard

Germany

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - DECEMBER 05: Kate Winslet attends SFFILM's 60th Anniversary Awards Night at Palace of Fine Arts Theatre on December 5, 2017 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by C Flanigan/Getty Images)
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Video Hollywood Minute: Kate Winslet is honored in Munich 1:21
German interior minister condemns Turkish defender for using Euro 2024 as ‘platform for racism’ as UEFA opens investigation
Man arrested after climbing onto roof of stadium during Euro 2024 game, police say he wanted to take ‘good photos’
Why Europe’s young people are flirting with the far right
Several US military bases in Europe on heightened alert amid possible terrorist threat

Russia

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Robert Woodland, a Russia-born U.S. citizen, stands in a glass cage during a court hearing, Thursday, July 4, 2024, in Moscow, Russia. Woodland was convicted of drug-related charges and sentenced to 12 and a 1/2 years in prison on Thursday. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)
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Russia sentences US citizen to 12 years in penal colony for drug trafficking
Paul Whelan calls on Biden to treat his case as ‘he would do if his own son were being held hostage’
Russia’s Dagestan temporarily bans wearing niqabs following deadly shootings
US announces $2.3 billion military aid package for Ukraine
Deepfake video targeting Zelensky’s wife linked to Russian disinformation campaign, CNN analysis shows

Ukraine

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A Ukrainian serviceman removes empty shell cartridges after firing towards Russian troops on the front line near Chasiv Yar on June 30, 2024.
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Russia captures part of a key hilltop town in Ukraine, opening door to further advances
Modi to visit Moscow next week as Kremlin says ‘all issues on the agenda’
China’s Xi urges regional leaders to resist ‘external interference’ as security bloc grows to counter US
Can Russians and Belarusians compete at the Paris Olympics? Individual Neutral Athletes explained
‘On the roadsides there were shot up cars where people had been killed’: Facing war, death and destruction ahead of Olympics